OOM Energy Calliope

OOM Energy Calliope is a fuel station and Australian cuisine restaurant on the Dawson Highway, the kind of roadhouse stop where you can fuel up, grab a burger, and let the dog stretch its legs without any fuss. It is advertised as dog-friendly, with an outdoor seating area open straight off the car park.

Dog access and setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area, accessed directly from the parking area. Keep dogs on a lead at all times on the premises. Bring your own portable water bowl; as a country-style roadhouse the staff are generally happy to accommodate pets, but it is worth confirming on arrival if you need anything specific.

Known for. Hearty, home-style Australian meals, loaded kebabs, burgers and solid breakfast options, plus competitive fuel prices, which makes it a popular stop for anyone travelling the highway with a van, trailer or truck in tow.

Getting there and parking. It sits right on the main thoroughfare of Calliope on the Dawson Highway, with an extensive sealed car park that handles cars, caravans and trucks easily, so there is no drama finding a spot even with a rig attached.

Nearby with the dogs. Coffee Ink, a short drive along Dawson Highway, has outdoor seating for coffee and breakfast with the dog. Diggers Arms Hotel in Calliope may allow dogs in its beer garden, worth a call ahead. Calliope Caravan Park is close by if you need pet-friendly overnight parking.

Good for a quick, no-fuss highway break with the dog rather than a destination in its own right. Confirm current pet rules at the counter if you are planning to linger over a meal.

Sources

• OOM Energy Calliope Qld - Fuel Station & Australian Cuisine Restaurant · facebook.com
• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner at Oom Calliope Roadhouse · facebook.com
• Markets - Calliope Rotary Club · callioperotary.com.au

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